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The Magic of Thinking Big

By: David J. Schwartz Ph.D.
Narrated by: David J. Schwartz Ph.D.
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Millions of people throughout the world have improved their lives using The Magic of Thinking Big. Dr. David J. Schwartz, long regarded as one of the foremost experts on motivation, will help you sell better, manage better, earn more money, and - most important of all - find greater happiness and peace of mind.

The Magic of Thinking Big gives you useful methods, not empty promises. Dr. Schwartz presents a carefully designed program for getting the most out of your job, your marriage and family life, and your community. He proves that you don't need to be an intellectual or have innate talent to attain great success and satisfaction - but you do need to learn and understand the habit of thinking and behaving in ways that will get you there.

  • Believe you can succeed and you will
  • Cure Yourself of the Fear of Failure
  • Build Confidence and Destroy Fear
  • Use Goals to Help You Grow
  • Think Like a Leader
  • ©1986 David J. Schwartz, Ph.D. All Rights Reserved. (P)1986 Simon & Schuster, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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    Modt Wonderful book

    One of the most wonderful books i have listen to so far. A great book and the most important book for my success. Thank you dear David.

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    A great book

    This is a great stimulating book that makes you think big.
    I recommend this book to everyone who wants to improve himself.

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    Get this book

    What did you love best about The Magic of Thinking Big?

    This book is for anyone who is trying to reinvent themselves professionally. This book will put you in the right mindset to start owning your own life and not settle for BS.

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    Good Listen

    I liked the material. The narration itself seems a bit old and outdated but the info is still relevant. Overall I liked it.

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    Love it.

    Where does The Magic of Thinking Big rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

    I loved this book so much. It tells people how to suceed without kicking ass.

    Who was your favorite character and why?

    Non applicable.

    Which scene was your favorite?

    When the author says about excusitis which is the disease of failure.

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    What made the experience of listening to The Magic of Thinking Big the most enjoyable?

    This book is eye opening and mind expanding. A great reminder to open up my brain to new and "bigger" ideas and concepts. I tend to need this reinforcement regularly!

    What was the most interesting aspect of this story? The least interesting?

    The message of re-thinking and new ways of thinking. Nothing was uninteresting.

    Which character – as performed by David J. Schwartz – was your favorite?

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    What insight do you think you’ll apply from The Magic of Thinking Big?

    I will listen to this over again and try to assimilate and re-groove the ruts in my mind.

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    muy buen libro el ingles se entiende muy bien

    excelente libro lo lei cuando era adolescente y ahora ya siendo mayor lo he leido y descubierto nuevas cosas

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    I wish I read this book years ago! Excellent

    Would you listen to The Magic of Thinking Big again? Why?

    Yes, I listened to this book for one time and I am planing on listening to it another time to make sure that I do not miss any part of this valuable book.
    I already recommended it to other people

    What did you like best about this story?

    It is real, practical, it made a difference.

    What does David J. Schwartz bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

    Great experience of many years

    What did you learn from The Magic of Thinking Big that you would use in your daily life?

    The best thought was: The pain of discipline is less than the pain of regret!
    I love this so much

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    It made me understand myself and others more.
    It encouraged me to keep doing the good things I have been doing and gave me new ideas!!
    I am a teacher and such motivational book helps me personally and is going to help me motivate my students and inspire them to excel.

    I already started looking for other books by the same author.

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    TMTB

    The book is enlightening! The narration was engaging. Highly recommended from business owners, employees, teachers, parents. it is applicable on our day to day grind.

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    Great inspiration

    This is good time after time. It is very inspirational and has made a big difference.

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